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<P>If Abyss Web Server is not running, open the <B class="GUIMENU">Start</B> menu, choose <B class="GUIMENU">Programs</B>, then <B class="GUIMENU">Abyss Web Server</B> and select <B class="GUIMENUITEM">Abyss Web Server</B>. You can also open the directory where you have installed it and double-click on the <B class="GUILABEL">abyssws.exe</B> or <B class="GUILABEL">abyssws</B> icon.</P>
<P>Abyss Web Server inserts a small icon in the system tray. The icon represents a globe that spins when the server is accessed.</P>
<P>Abyss Web Server creates automatically a configuration file where it stores the web server's parameters. Then, it opens the browser and displays the console.</P>
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<P><B>Note:</B> Refer to the "<A href="troubleshooting.html">Troubleshooting Guide</A>" appendix to solve the most common problems that can occur with Abyss Web Server startup.</P>
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<P>In the displayed browser window, press a button corresponding to the language you want to use in the console.</P>
<P>Next, choose a login and a password to and enter them in the form displayed in the browser and press <B class="GUIBUTTON">OK</B>.</P>
<P>The browser asks you for your credentials. Enter the login and the password you have already chosen and validate.</P>
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<P><B>Note for Abyss Web Server X2 users:</B> If you are using Abyss Web Server X2, you may be asked at this stage to enter your license information in the console. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the required information. For more details, please refer to the instructions that were provided to you when downloading Abyss Web Server X2 or its updates.</P>
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<P>At this point, Abyss Web Server is ready to serve. To test it, point the browser to the web server URL, which is printed on the server's window . You should see the <B class="GUILABEL">Welcome to Abyss Web Server</B> page.</P>
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<P><B>Note:</B> You can launch Abyss Web Server manually or configure it to run automatically when your computer boots up or when you start a user session in Windows.. See the "<A href="startup.html">Startup Configuration</A>" appendix for more information.</P>
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